Despite the recurrent attacks on communities in his domain, Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, says the state remains one of the safest in Nigeria.
Mbah described the news of herdsmen attacks as “propaganda and recycled falsehoods” circulated on social media.
The governor stated this on Wednesday when he received Abayomi Oladipo, assistant inspector general (AIG) of police in charge of Zone 13, at the Lion Building in Enugu.
He said the meeting was productive and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to security as the bedrock of its development ambitions.
The governor listed several initiatives undertaken to strengthen security, including the deployment of AI-powered surveillance cameras across the state and the establishment of a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre.
He said over 150 security vehicles had been deployed under the Distress Response Squad, alongside strengthened collaboration with security agencies.
“With this infrastructure, Enugu now has the capacity not only to prevent crimes but also to solve them swiftly,” he said.
Mbah dismissed online reports portraying the state as unsafe, alleging that some individuals were circulating outdated videos and incidents from other places, claiming they occurred in Enugu.
His words: “We are not oblivious to those who resort to circulating old videos, incidents from other places, and fabricated stories, presenting them as though they are happening in Enugu.
“But if we look beyond these fake narratives, it becomes clear that Enugu is, unarguably, the safest city in Nigeria.”
The governor said his administration would not relent in supporting law enforcement, adding that efforts were ongoing to ensure that no crime goes unpunished.
